Give them
A Chance
Today
THE INVISIBLE CITY– LIFE IN THE MATHARE SLUM.
Project Chance Africa produced a documentary film entitled “The Invisible City” — life in Mathare Slum. We will use the film for educational purposes, but also to encourage viewers to provide assistance. The film describes the poverty and devastation experienced in the slum, as well as the spirit, and dedication of those who fight to overcome it. It describes the efforts of those who help. The film was produced, and directed by Josh Zambrowsky, and Samson Njuru, a brilliant young filmmaker who lives in Mathare.
Mission
Our mission is to help the children, youth and women of the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya through education, nutrition and healthcare programmes. We’re helping them to take big steps forward by supporting programmes which will enable them to reach their potential and find a secure place within Kenyan society.
In Canada, Children Go to School as a right but in the Mathare Slum, children go to school by chance.
Goals
Sustainability
To continue to fund, support and improve the education, health and social programmes we have developed in collaboration with our African partners and recipients.
hEALTH CARE
To provide food to MACEDO school, clean water and access to medical care to serve the needs of children and families in the North end of the Mathare slum.
human trafficking
To work with the larger Mathare community to address the crisis of child and female human trafficking with the goal of providing a safe space in the slum.
Programs for girls and Women
To support the creation of alternatives for young girls, women and single mothers who live and work in a hostile environment.
EDUCATION
Improve the quality of education by facilitating the purchase of necessary supplies and funding the salaries of highly qualified teachers.
enriched learning
Develop extra-curricular programs which take the children out of the slum and broaden the learning experience.
There are an estimated 70,000 children in the mathare valley, with only 3 to 4 schools to educate them.
